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Will EPB be constructing more solar farms in the future?

EPB Solar Share has received so much support, it is currently sold out. The demand for local solar energy generation is higher than the number of panels we currently have available, so EPB is working with TVA to determine if we can construct additional solar farms or create other renewable energy options.

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A REC, or "renewable energy credit," represents one megawatt of energy that has been generated using a renewable, carbon-free method, such as solar panels or windmills. You may sometimes see RECs referred to as credits, green tags, or renewable energy certificates.

RECs help us accurately measure the environmental benefits of green energy. When you purchase a REC, you're supporting renewable energy generation and displacing emissions associated

EPB Solar Share has received so much support, it is currently sold out. The demand for local solar energy generation is higher than the number of panels we currently have available, so EPB is working with TVA to determine if we can construct additional solar farms or create other renewable energy options.

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Solar Share credits and charges will appear on page 2 of your monthly bill under the "Statement of New Charges" section. You will see your monthly rental based on the number of panels you lease along with your monthly credit below it.

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CREDITS and CHARGES will appear as separate line items on your monthly bill.

Call 423-648-1372 to join Solar Share.

The Solar Share array includes 4,408 solar panels on 3.8 acres. The total power output of the entire array is nearly 2 million Kilowatt Hours per year – which could supply the annual energy needs of approximately 130 average homes.

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Our RECs that are available for purchase have been generated by panels that have not been bought or leased yet. They’re available on a first come, first serve basis. These RECs are registered with and tracked by the North American Renewables Registry. After two years, these RECs are retired on a rolling basis.

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Unfortunately, no. The 30% federal residential income tax credit available under Section 25D of the Internal Revenue Code only applies to homeowners making a capital investment to install solar at their home. Fortunately, Solar Share is built on a scale that allows EPB to offer pricing that is very competitive and often lower than federally subsidized rooftop installations.

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